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Category: Romance
Springbok’s Naries Namakwa Retreat
My only memory of Springbok is spending a very, VERY cold night camping on a hard community hall floor with what seemed like the most threadbare sleeping bag to keep me from losing my toes to frostbite. This was about 18 years ago, during a stop-over on a kids’ holiday camp to Namibia, so aside […]
Castles fit for a Queen
At some point in our lives (ok, a lot of points in our lives) we ladies have that clichéd Cinderella fantasy. A damsel in distress is rescued by a handsome prince who risks his life for her. He instantly falls in love with her captivating beauty (inside and out) and makes her his princess. And, […]
Creative Cape Town Concepts – 3 Unique Restaurants to try
Are you tired of all the same old restaurants day in and day out? Well, there’s no better time than now to break out of your rut and try something new! Cape Town is home to some arbitrary and amazing restaurants that really break boundaries – a “must try” – ESPECIALLY for those who live […]
Budget Beach Vacations in Durban
If you’ve been visualising yourself on Durban’s beachfront, but swept the thought aside because you feared you wouldn’t be able to afford a seaside holiday, think again! There are plenty enviable accommodations right on Durban’s beachfront that offer amazing sea views and don’t threaten to leave you out of pocket. Cocktails, warm sand, and the […]
Self-Catering Getaways along the Garden Route
The Garden Route offers a diversity of beautiful self-catering accommodation along its winding, picturesque path. If you’re dreaming of a vacation where you don’t have to get up at a certain time in order to make breakfast or make sure you’re home at a decent hour because you don’t want to put your hosts out, […]
Men are for Greens, Women are for Spas
When my husband asked if he could play a round of golf on our honeymoon, I said “yes”. I’m not too sure if this was the right answer or not. Judging from the reaction of the other men at the club, I think my decision was a rare one. Nevertheless, I was happy to take […]
I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for Ice Cream! – Top Ice Cream Spots in Cape Town
Summer is just around the corner and there is no better way to celebrate the warm summer days, than by enjoying a delicious cone or tub of mouth-watering ice-cream. So if you love a good brain-freeze, here are some of the best spots to get your ice cream fix in Cape Town: Sinnfull Ice Cream Emporium, […]
Top 5 Delightful Durban Getaways
Are you sick and tired of holding onto your hood, cursing, as you battle through the wind and rain towards your car (that, in hindsight, you parked way too far away?). There are so many frustrations that come along with the cold and wet weather – and sometimes we just need a well-deserved break! If […]